MC720713 – (Updated) Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people

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Updated April 3, 2024: To honor our user's feedback, these invitations will no longer begin with the April 2024 monthly security update. We will share a new timeline in the coming months.


If your organization relies on Microsoft to manage Windows updates, you'll start seeing a new user interface on eligible Windows 10 devices in the coming months. A new message will appear after signing in and usually following a reboot. It will invite users to "Upgrade for free to the latest Windows 11." For more details, read Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people.

When will this happen:
The previously communicated start date has been postponed. We will share a new timeline in the coming months.

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2024-02-29

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2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- User Experience and Productivity
- Users may experience interruptions during the upgrade process, leading to potential downtime.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Help Desk Support
- New features in Windows 11 may require users to adapt to changes in the user interface, impacting productivity.
- Roles impacted: End Users, Training Coordinators

- IT Operations and Support
- Increased volume of support tickets related to upgrade issues, compatibility, and user training.
- Roles impacted: IT Support Staff, System Administrators
- Potential need for additional resources to manage the upgrade process, including training and documentation.
- Roles impacted: IT Managers, Training Coordinators

- Compatibility and Integration
- Applications that are not compatible with Windows 11 may fail to function, impacting business operations.
- Roles impacted: Application Owners, IT Managers
- Dependencies on existing IT services (e.g., Intune, Configuration Manager) may require updates or changes to support Windows 11.
- Roles impacted: System Administrators, IT Architects

- Security and Compliance
- Upgrading to Windows 11 may introduce new security features that require re-evaluation of existing security policies.
- Roles impacted: Security Officers, Compliance Managers
- Potential vulnerabilities during the transition period if not managed properly.
- Roles impacted: Security Officers, IT Managers

- Communication and Change Management
- Need for clear communication to users regarding the upgrade timeline and process to minimize confusion.
- Roles impacted: Change Managers, IT Managers
- Resistance to change from users who are accustomed to Windows 10, requiring effective change management strategies.
- Roles impacted: Change Managers, Training Coordinators

References:
- [Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/expanding-invitations-to-move-to-windows-11-to-more-people/ba-p/4069463)
- [What's new for IT pros in Windows 11, version 23H2](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/windows-it-pro-blog/what-s-new-for-it-pros-in-windows-11-version-23h2/ba-p/3967814)
- [Endpoint Manager simplifies upgrades to Windows 11](https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-intune-blog/endpoint-manager-simplifies-upgrades-to-windows-11/ba-p/2771886)

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change history

DatePropertyoldnew
2024-04-04MC Last Updated02/28/2024 20:53:392024-04-03T23:02:15Z
2024-04-04MC MessagesIf your organization relies on Microsoft to manage Windows updates, you’ll start seeing a new user interface on eligible Windows 10 devices soon. Starting with the April 2024 security update, a new message will appear after signing in and usually following a reboot. It will invite users to “Upgrade for free to the latest Windows 11.” For more details, read Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people.

When will this happen:
Starting with the April 2024 security update.
Updated April 3, 2024: To honor our user’s feedback, these invitations will no longer begin with the April 2024 monthly security update. We will share a new timeline in the coming months.


If your organization relies on Microsoft to manage Windows updates, you’ll start seeing a new user interface on eligible Windows 10 devices in the coming months. A new message will appear after signing in and usually following a reboot. It will invite users to “Upgrade for free to the latest Windows 11.” For more details, read Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people.

When will this happen:
The previously communicated start date has been postponed. We will share a new timeline in the coming months.
2024-04-04MC End Time02/28/2025 20:53:352025-04-03T23:02:13Z
2024-04-04MC Start Time02/28/2024 20:53:352024-04-03T23:02:13Z
2024-04-04MC TitleExpanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people(Updated) Expanding invitations to move to Windows 11 to more people
2024-04-04MC How AffectThis will help your organization modernize business devices with the following characteristics:
Windows 10 Pro and Pro Workstation
Cloud-domain joined and domain joined
Not managed by IT departments via tools like Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows Autopatch, or other third-party management tools
This will help your organization modernize business devices with the following characteristics:
Windows 10 Pro and Pro Workstation
Cloud-domain joined and domain joined
Not managed by IT departments via tools like Microsoft Intune, Configuration Manager, Windows Autopatch, or other third-party management tools

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